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THE INDUSTRIES OF ANIMALS. 



The colonies are not only exposed to the devasta- 

 tions of those who feed on their members ; they have 

 other enemies in the animals who covet their stores 





of food. The most inveterate robber of bees is the 

 nocturnal Death's Head Moth. When he has suc- 

 ceeded in penetrating the hive the stings of the 

 proprietors who throw themselves on him do not 



